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Breaking Bread in McLean County
Beginning February 9, 2021, the McLean County Museum of History, in partnership with BN Welcoming (a coalition of the Immigration Project, Not In Our Town/Not In Our Schools, and West Bloomington Revitalization Project together creating a supportive environment for immigrants to McLean County), and Design Streak at Illinois State University, will launch a 10-part program…
Exploring the Blues with John Primer & Joliet Area Historical Museum Re-Opening on Weekends
Join Joliet Area Historical Museum for the Museum Re-Opening this Weekend and tonight for their Free Virtual Program Series as they present; "Exploring the Blues with John Primer". Please note that the Museum will now be opening for weekend visitors (Friday - Sunday 10am to 5pm) beginning on Friday, February 12th. The Museum will remain…
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Godzilla VS Kong at Litchfield Skyview Drive-In
Join Litchfield Skyview Drive-In on Historic Route 66 in Litchfield, Illinois for a Brand New Movie - Godzilla VS Kong! Gates open for the season on April 2nd at 6pm! Godzilla Vs Kong will play nightly April 2 & 3 April 9 & 10 April 11 Goonies will play followed by Godzilla VS Kong! The…
Route 66 Drive In Theater Season Opener
Opening season begins April 2nd at the Route 66 Drive In Theater in Springfield, IL. Playing Friday, April 2 & April 9 and Saturday, April 3 & April 10, 2021 Screen 1 – 89.1 FM Godzilla vs Kong, PG 13, 8:15 PM Start time Wonder Woman 1984, PG 13, 10:25 PM Screen 2 – 106.3…
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Carlinville Market Days
In the heart of Macoupin County is Carlinville and in the heart of Carlinville is the square. That's where you'll find Carlinville's Market Days! Come shop all the treasures the first Saturday of every month, April through November. Caravan of vendors offering hundreds of hard-to-find, one-of-a-kind items! Come for the treasures... Stay for the day!…
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Plant by Numbers: Simple Plans, Beautiful Spaces for Pollinators
This ongoing program at Isle a la Cache Museum runs from Tuesday, April 6, to Sunday, June 13. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. The visitor center is closed Mondays. If you’ve ever wanted to put an attractive, pollinator-friendly garden or landscape in your yard,…
Windy City Road Warrior presents a Zoom panel discussion hosted by David Clark: “Route 66 Roundtable”
Windy City Road Warrior presents a Zoom panel discussion hosted by David Clark: “Route 66 Roundtable”
Windy City Road Warrior, InSites To Go, and Route66Chicago.com present host David Clark in a "virtual" panel discussion: Route 66 Roundtable Get your kicks as we discuss a range of Route 66 topics with five "Road Scholars" Route 66--on the 6th! Date: April 6th, 2021 Time: 7:06 PM CDT ...or 66 Minutes after Six :) PLUS…
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2nd Sunday Throwback Event at Litchfield Skyview Drive-In – Goonies & More!
Litchfield Skyview Drive-In will Kick off our 2nd Sunday Throwback movie series with Goonies!! This will be a double feature with the new movie, Godzilla VS Kong, playing after! Skyview Drive-In is planning Three special double feature Sunday nights for this season as well as some fun giveaways! So stay tuned, and come see us!…
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Women’s Power Night Against Cancer w/ Dr. Pimple Popper at Route 66 Drive In
Women’s Power Night Against Cancer w/ Dr. Pimple Popper at Route 66 Drive In
Route 66 Drive In is hosting a special event on April 14th. Special guest speaker Sandra Lee, MD, FAACS, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist based in Southern California. She is known by most people as Dr. Pimple Popper, on the show on TLC Network. Dr. Lee did her residency at Southern Illinois University School of…
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Route 66 in Illinois with Joe Sonderman & Cheryl Eichar Jett
Route 66 in Illinois with Joe Sonderman & Cheryl Eichar Jett
Join Friends of Lincoln Library as they present: Route 66 in Illinois with Joe Sonderman & Cheryl Eichar Jett. "Route 66 goes through the heart of Illinois: between the great cities of Chicago and St. Louis, there are 300 miles of adventure, history, culinary delights, and quirky attractions. This is the "Land of Lincoln" and…
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1st Cruise In of 2021 for Cool Cruisers at Motorheads
1st Cruise In of 2021 for Cool Cruisers at Motorheads
Join the Cool Cruisers on Sunday at Route 66 MotorHeads Bar, Grill, & Museum for the kick-off cruise-in of the season! The Cool Cruisers are a group of Central Illinois car enthusiasts who enjoy having cruise ins to show off their cars and gathering to share stories and kick a few tires. They have several events this year at…
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum to celebrate 16th anniversary with free admission
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum to celebrate 16th anniversary with free admission
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will offer free admission Monday, April 19, to celebrate sixteen years of telling the story of America’s 16th president. One lucky…
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Collinsville City-Wide Garage Sale
Shop 'til you drop during the Collinsville City-Wide Garage Sale! Dates: 4/23/2021, 4/24/2021, Location: City of Collinsville, Time: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day. No permit needed if registered through Collinsville's Parks and Recreation Department by calling (618) 346-7529. Register by April 12 to be listed in a Garage Sale Guide on the City's…
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Logan County Pickers Market
Do you love vintage finds? You’ll find plenty here! The Logan County Spring Pickers Market will be held on April 24./25 at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln, IL. "A true one of a kind Experience." If you only go to one Event this year, this is the ONE! Art, Craft, Vintage, Antiques and specialty…
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Greeting Tour Mural Installation in Litchfield
The Litchfield Tourism Office is excited to welcome Muralist Victor Ving to paint a Greeting Tour mural in Litchfield, IL. Weather permitting, this mural will be installed between April 26 and May 6, 2021. Visitors are welcome to come and watch Ving paint. The mural will be painted on the corner of Route 16 and…
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Swinging Bridges Arts Festival
Vendor Arts Fair The Greater Livingston County Arts Council invites you to come to beautiful downtown Pontiac as a participant in our vendor arts show, part of a collaborative celebration of the arts! We have several activities planned to entice people to visit us, including a student art contest, music, martial arts performances sponsored by…
14th Annual Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival
14th Annual Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival
We're BACK!!! The Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival welcomes you back to this 90 mile self guided tour between Joliet and Lexington, IL on the most famous two-lane highway.…
2021 Litchfield Chamber of Commerce Art in the Park Festival
2021 Litchfield Chamber of Commerce Art in the Park Festival
Join the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce on May 1, 2021 from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm in downtown Litchfield for the first ever Art in the Park! Enjoy this free outdoor event and help support area artists by purchasing their beautiful artwork. Fee for artist sponsorships, beverages available. For more information, email: info@litchfieldchamber.com
Litchfield Spring Duathlon 2021 Race Series
Litchfield Spring Duathlon 2021 Race Series
To earn the M&M Series Swag, you have to participate in 3 of the 4 Series races. The 4 races are: Litchfield Spring Duathlon – May 1, Quadruple Bypass 4K distance – June 19, Old Settlers 4 mile distance – July 31 and Life Changing 10K distance- August 28. Just pick 3!!! USAT sanctioned. First-time…
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Mom’s Market at Route 66 Creamery
Mom’s Market at Route 66 Creamery
Shop local this Mother's Day! Enjoy an afternoon perusing goods from local vendors at the Mom's Market at Route 66 Creamery in Hamel, Illinois. Over 20 vendors will be on…
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